The Work Index by Flexa

Oxfam

Oxfam is a global organization dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality.

https://www.oxfam.org.uk/
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Description

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. Their mission is to work with others to overcome poverty and suffering. Oxfam operates through a confederation of 21 independent organizations, working with partners and local communities in more than 90 countries. They focus on tackling extreme vulnerability in crises, advocating for climate justice, and valuing all women's work. Oxfam is committed to transparency and accountability, publishing their annual reports, gender pay gap data, and Modern Slavery Act statements.

A significant part of Oxfam's work involves raising funds through their network of over 500 charity shops across the UK, staffed by over 20,000 volunteers. They operate a volunteer-driven model, empowering volunteers to take on many tasks within the shops. Oxfam also actively seeks corporate partners to support their initiatives through various means, including staff fundraising, commercial partnerships, and donating gifts in kind.

Flexibility

Oxfam is committed to flexible working arrangements and encourages employees to discuss options that might suit their needs. The company explicitly mentions flexible working options as a benefit in their job postings, and they are open to discussing part-time work or job sharing. The company is also actively working to create a future where flexible working is a core part of their organizational culture.

Hybrid

Benefits

Oxfam offers a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits including flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance, and other benefits. They are also committed to providing employees with opportunities for learning and development, including in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching, and mentoring.

Enhanced parental leave
Job sharing

Mission

Oxfam is a global movement dedicated to ending the injustice of poverty. They believe that poverty is not inevitable, but rather a consequence of systemic inequality and that by working with communities and partners around the world, they can create a more just world where everyone has the power to thrive, not just survive.

Environmental impact driven
Improving quality of life/health
Not-for-profit
Social impact led
Sustainability

Culture

Oxfam promotes a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and social justice. They value diversity, inclusion, and ethical leadership, striving to create a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and partners. They encourage their team to challenge the status quo, speak out against injustice, and work together to create a more equitable world.

Collaborative
People-first
Progressive
Supportive
Transparent

DE&I

Oxfam is committed to dismantling unequal power structures both within the organization and within the broader development and charity sectors. They strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and celebrated for their differences. Oxfam believes that achieving a more diverse workforce is essential to tackling global challenges and creating a more equitable world.

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